About CREAM

Improving the performance of rail networks

CREAM was launched in 2025 by Jonathan Duvel who recognised a need in the railway market for an organisation that truly understands railway challenges and is able to unlock effective, lasting and economical solutions that are often elusive. Independent advisory, specialised in railway asset and operational performance, is critical in order to prioritise where the most impact can be made on the business bottom-line.

Solutions are optimised and tailor-made to the operating environment and specific requirements of the railway.

Value is added through long-standing relationships in the industry and deep domain knowledge, and services are delivered with integrity and ingenuity.

Creating new railway operations, Improving the performance of rail networks

Why partner with CREAM?

Deep understanding of railway operations

Proven experience in developing countries

Mastery in technologies for advanced railways

Agile and innovative approach

Cost-effective advisory and consulting

Jonathan Duvel

JONATHAN DUVEL

Railway Advisor

Perth, Australia

Jonathan has extensive railway industry experience, including operational management in freight and heavy haul. He is a leader in strategic consulting & advisory, asset management and engineering in railways, and his expertise covers a range of roles and responsibilities in Africa and Australia, on both Cape Gauge and Standard Gauge. He is passionate about railways and has a deep understanding of the business.

Specialist skills include: Railway planning, feasibility and development; Railway infrastructure maintenance; Railway asset reliability, availability, maintainability, affordability, and safety; Track mechanisation, condition assessment and performance improvement; and Track technology and technical management.

Additionally, Jonathan is a Chartered Professional Engineer with the Institution of Engineers Australia, and holds a Master of Science (Railway Operations Management) and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil).

Creating new railway operations, Improving the performance of rail networks